GREEN INVESTMENTS AND THEIR IMPACT ON NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE SAMARKAND REGION

Azizbek Lapasov

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Azizbek Lapasov Master’s Student, Samarkand Branch of Tashkent State University of Economics

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green investments, natural resource management, sustainable development, environmental safety, Samarkand region, renewable energy, waste management, green technologies, ecological tourism, environmental infrastructure, water conservation, land degradation, green economy, international financing, SWOT analysis.

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This article analyzes the impact of green investments on natural resource management in the Samarkand region. Green investments are examined as a form of environmentally safe, resource-efficient, and climate-resilient financing. The study explores the current state of the region’s natural resources — including water, land, and minerals — as well as the challenges and opportunities associated with their management. The practical role of green investments in real projects is also reviewed. Based on international experiences, official statistics, and a SWOT analysis, the economic and ecological benefits of expanding green investments in the Samarkand region are identified. The article concludes with specific recommendations for the large-scale implementation of green investment strategies at the regional level.

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